Gotcha, I appreciate the schedule. Coming from owning snakes that feed usually every 7-10 days it has been quite the learning experience with my first boa. I have zero intentions of breeding so I’m just trying to make sure she’s gaining size at a healthy level.Originally Posted by chip07
They seem to grow length first without gaining too much width then all of a sudden a massive gain in width/mass before another length growth spurt. At least that’s the way it seems to go with mine. I start all mine off on mice every 2 weeks and keep them on that schedule until they are 2 years old. Then weaned-small rats every 3-4 weeks. Food has a lot to do with how they grow so just wanted to share my schedule.
My 2 year old she’s more like 2 1/2 now. She’s still on small rats every 3-4 weeks.
A dwarf at the same age compared to her. I just thought it was interesting. SHe actually ate slightly more often since pinkies/fuzzy mice aren’t that great nutrition wise until she was big enough for hoppers then it was every 2 weeks.
I would space your feedings more personally. At the very least I would stick to every 2-3 weeks.
I know not many boa owners weigh their snakes but mine is currently 3 feet long and weighs 415 grams. Seems to be the right size all around. I’ll probably go ahead and extend time between feedings now that her weight is back up.
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